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Adirondack Mountain Club |
Genesee Valley Chapter PO Box 18558 Rochester, NY 14618 585.987.1717 |
| The Genesee Valley Chapter of The Adirondack Mountain Club is a non-profit organization. We are extremely active in scheduling outings, our trip calendar has something for everyone: hiking, backpacking, X-C skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing and cave exploration. The difficulties of these trips range from easy for the beginner, to challenging for the expert. There's always at least one beginners trip in each of the categories so it's a great opportunity to try out a new sport. Through our conservation committee we keep current (and often take active stands) on such issues as acid rain, state land acquisition and local park planning. | |
| The Center for
Sustainable Living www.living-sustainably.org |
P.O. Box 10836 Rochester, NY 14610 |
| The Center for Sustainable Living is a not-for-profit teaching and demonstration organization concerned with all aspects of sustainable living in the Genesee Valley/Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. The CSL recognizes the wisdom in natural systems that serve as models for ecological well-being. The CSL publishes an annual booklet of educational resources, including workshops, programs, and demonstrations, in partnership with others building sustainable communities, to integrate current knowledge with human ways of living. | |
| Brighton Creeks | 150 Sunset Rochester, NY 14618 585.442.6890 |
| Brighton Creeks is a citizens’ group working for the enhancement and restoration of watersheds in the town of Brighton via water purification and flood control; educational opportunities for local schools by establishing improved aesthetic value of urban ecosystem; and improved habitat quality through restoration of aquatic, wetland and riparian species of birds, insects and amphibians. | |
| Burroughs Audubon Nature Club www.bancny.org |
PO Box 26814 Rochester, NY 14478 585.924.9454 |
| Burroughs Audubon Nature Club (BANC) is an organization dedicated to promoting the natural sciences, ecology and conservation through regular programs and field trips. BANC enjoys a 30-acre nature sanctuary with trails and a clubhouse located near the villages of Pittsford and Victor, and a 90-acre nature preserve near Dansville. BANC was founded in 1913 and today has a membership of about 400. The friendly and knowledgeable people and its beautiful trails along Irondequoit Creek make BANC a truly outstanding club in the Rochester area! | |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension http://www.mycce.org/monroe/ |
249 Highland Avenue Rochester, NY 14620 585.461.1000 |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension provides research-based information and education programs to address local priority needs in the areas of 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, Horticulture, and Nutrition, Food Safety and Health. | |
| Crescent Trail Hiking Association www.ggw.org/ctha |
PO Box 1354 Fairport, NY 14450 585.234.1621 |
| The Crescent Trail is a system of footpaths within the Town of Perinton suitable for uses such as hiking, cross-country running, snowshoeing, nature study, and photography. Approximately thirty-five miles of footpaths provide public access to wooded hills, Town parklands, scenic overlooks, the margins of wetlands, and other preserved open spaces. The Crescent Trail Association is a non-profit organization of volunteers who plan, develop, and maintain Crescent Trail footpaths. | |
| Department of
Environmental Conservation NYS-REGION 8 www.dec.state.ny.us |
6274 E. Avon-Lima Road Avon, NY 14414-9519 585.226.2466 |
| The mission of the Department of Environmental Conservation is to conserve, improve and protect New York's natural resources and environment and to prevent, abate and control water, land and air pollution, in order to enhance the health, safety and welfare of the people of the state and their overall economic and social well-being." DEC's goal is to achieve this mission through the simultaneous pursuit of environmental quality, public health, economic prosperity and social well-being, including environmental justice and the empowerment of individuals to participate in environmental decisions that affect their lives. | |
| Federation of Monroe County
Environmentalists http://www.fmce.org |
585.663.2981 info@fmce.org |
| The focus of the Federation is on land use, with an emphasis on promoting better land use planning, on a local and regional level. In recent years we have become aware that urban sprawl must be curbed to achieve sustainable communities. We are working to familiarize citizens and decision makers in our community with the principles of balanced sustainable development, to show that preserving and protecting environmental integrity benefits every citizen, now and in the future. | |
| Genesee Land Trust www.geneseelandtrust.org |
500 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14607 585.256.2130 |
| The Genesee Land Trust preserves and protects land within the Greater Rochester area - waterways, wetlands, farmland, open space, fish and wildlife habitat, and scenic or recreational areas - by acquiring property or development rights and assisting government agencies, individuals, and private groups with their own land protection efforts. The Genesee Land Trust is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization supported by membership dues, grants, and other contributions. Donations are tax-deductible. | |
| Genesee Valley
Audubon Society http://www.gvaudubon.org/ |
PO Box 886 Adams Basin, NY 14410-0886 585.865.6047 |
| Genesee Valley Audubon Society is a not-for-profit organization serving the communities of Western New York State in Monroe County and parts of Genesee, Livingston and Ontario Counties. The vision of Genesee Valley Audubon Society (GVAS) is to promote environmental conservation. Our mission is to educate and advocate for protection of the environment, focusing on birds, wildlife and habitat. | |
| Lake Ontario
Coastal Initiative www.ceinfo.org/loci |
c/o Center for Environmental Information 55 St. Paul Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.262.2870 |
| The mission of the Lake Ontario Coastal Initiative (LOCI) is to enlist and retain broad public commitment for remediation, restoration, protection, conservation and sustainable use of the coastal region. This mission will be accomplished by securing funds and resources to achieve scientific understanding, educate citizens, and implement locally supported priorities, programs and projects as identified through this Initiative. | |
| Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District www.monroecountyswcd.org/ |
1200A Scottsville Road
Suite 160 Rochester, NY 14624 585.473.2120 ext. 3 |
| The Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District is a political subdivision that partners with USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, the New York State Soil & Water Conservation Committee, Monroe County and others to educate and assist land stewards in planning and implementing comprehensive management practices that stabilize soil, improve water quality, manage stormwater, preserve open space and/or manage fish and wildlife habitat. The District promotes the preservation of: wetlands, woodlots, agricultural land and low impact development. We provide services to partners, landowners, developers, farmers, engineers, government and non-government agencies. | |
| The Nature Conservancy Central and Western NY Chapter www.nature.org/centralwestern |
1048 University Avenue Rochester NY 14607 585.546.8030 |
| The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on earth by preserving the lands and waters they need to survive. The Nature Conservancy is science-based, collaborative, and entrepreneurial, and focused on tangible results at ecosystem scales. In Central and Western NY, the Conservancy’s priorities include Lake Ontario, the Western Finger Lakes, Montezuma, Tug Hill, and the Allegheny River Basin. | |
| The Peaceful Garden peacefulgarden@frontiernet.net |
1276 Fairport Rd Fairport, NY 14450 585.377.2470 |
| The Peaceful Garden ... Where Art and Nature Meet. A garden emporium with organic gardening supplies, containers, garden art, water features, garden tools and nature-related gifts. | |
| People for Parks | c/o 175 Browncroft Ave Rochester, NY 14609 585.288.0955 |
| People for Parks is dedicated to the support of state, county, town, village and city parks in Monroe County so that these parks will effectively serve the diverse needs of the public for leisure time activities, yet still maintain the essential characteristics of a "sanctuary for people" -- a place to escape the harried pace of modern living and to participate in activities that are in harmony with both the environment and with each other. | |
| Porter Farms
Community Supported Agriculture www.porterfarms.org |
PO Box 416 5020 Edgerton Road Elba, NY, 14058 |
| We are a family-run, certified organic farm located in Elba, NY. Since 1996, we have been running a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program in the Buffalo and Rochester areas. Community Supported Agriculture is a commitment to supporting the farm throughout the season, assuming the costs, risks, and bounty of growing food along with the farmers. Members help pay for seeds, compost, irrigation supplies, equipment maintenance, fuel, labor, etc. In return, the farm provides, to the best of its ability, fresh, healthy, organically grown produce throughout the growing season. Our season starts in mid to late June, and runs for 22 weeks. A full share for the 2009 season costs $340 for Rochester-area members. Produce is delivered to many sites around Monroe County every Saturday morning. We have a guest bag program in which prospective members are welcome to try our program free for one week, and pro-rated shares are available throughout the season. | |
| Rochester Butterfly Club www.rochesterbutterflyclub.org |
509 Lake Shore Blvd. Rochester, NY 14617 585.383.8168 |
| The Rochester Butterfly Club is an independent club promoting the study of butterflies in Western New York. We focus on butterfly watching, habitat, environment, life cycles, education, and reporting our findings. Each year the Rochester Butterfly Club organizes at least 15 guided field trips to prime butterfly spots in the local area, including some members’ gardens. These trips take place on both weekdays and week-ends. The trips are listed in our annual schedule sent out to members in the spring. We are always pleased to welcome non-members on our trips, announced in the printed schedule or on our web site. Members receive our newsletter “Butterfly News,” published 3 times a year, containing articles and topical information about local butterflies. | |
| Rochester Roots www.rochesterroots.org |
121 North Fitzhugh St. Rochester, NY 14614 |
| Rochester Roots, Inc. is committed to the creation of urban school and community garden-based educational programs for youth and adults. These programs focus on growing, preparing and enjoying high quality, safe and affordable, healthy food. | |
| Sierra Club
Rochester Regional Group newyork.sierraclub.org/rochester |
PO Box 39516 Rochester, NY 14604-9516 585.244.2625 |
| Rochester Regional Group of the Sierra Club promotes exploration, enjoyment, and protection of the wild places of the earth; we practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; we educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and we use all lawful means to carry out these objectives. | |
| Sunnking, Inc www.sunnking.com |
4 Owens Road Brockport, NY 14420 585.637.8365 |
| Over the past decade Sunnking, Inc. has grown into one of the most experienced recycling and scrap-consulting firms in Western New York. At Sunnking, you will find superior asset management and e-scrap recycling services for corporations, large and small manufacturers of OEM electronics, as well as municipalities and health and educational institutions. We currently hold contracts with many fortune 500 companies in the Northeastern United States to recycle their end-of-life electronics as well as multiple GSA Government contracts. Please visit us online or call our environmental coordinator at 391-1006. | |
| Water Education Collaborative www.h2ohero.org |
444 East Henrietta Road Rochester, NY 14620 585.753.5441 |
| The Water Education Collaborative (WEC) develops awareness campaigns to educate the residents of the Genesee Regional Watershed of Lake Ontario about the enormous impact they can have on the water quality in our area. A local nonprofit organization that creates awareness campaigns to address community-wide issues, WEC sponsors public water quality education programs and participation projects led by The H2O Hero, such as rain barrel water collection, rain gardens, coastal clean-up days and storm drain marking. | |
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